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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 410.22 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 410.22 and 102.52 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 410.22 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/410.22 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 410.22 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 42,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,055.75/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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